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About

Central ward encompasses a portion of the city of Hereford, situated on the eastern bank of the River Wye. The area includes the historic core, defined by its medieval street pattern and the cathedral close. Urban in character, it features a mix of commercial premises, civic buildings, and residential streets, with the main retail and business activities concentrated here.

The ward is dominated by Hereford Cathedral, a Norman structure housing the Mappa Mundi and Chained Library. The cathedral's close and green spaces provide a contrast to the surrounding streets. The area's layout and economy are fundamentally shaped by its ecclesiastical and administrative functions as the county's central hub.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 405 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £43,605 per year. There are 3 schools in Central: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Central is home to around 3,414 people, with a population density of about 2,130.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
405
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
3,414
Population density
2,130.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
210.9(+445%)
Shoplifting
108.96(+1152%)
Anti-social behaviour
98.71(+817%)
Public order
50.67(+736%)
Criminal damage and arson
45.69(+527%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,651
77.61%
Other White
364
10.66%
Indian
86
2.52%
Other Asian
61
1.79%
Other
46
1.35%
Total population: 3,416

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,106
37.98%
No qualifications
501
17.2%
Level 3 (A level)
438
15.04%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
363
12.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
269
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 2,912

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
688
38.29%
Owns outright
450
25.04%
Owns with a mortgage
270
15.03%
Other social rented
247
13.75%
Other forms of private rent
76
4.23%
Total households: 1,797

Property prices in Central

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,950 up to £455,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced22£210,000
Flats14£195,750
Semi-Detached9£271,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

HR49BL

Palace Yard

HR12DP

Central

HR12PA

Cantilupe Street

HR12EP

Kyrle Street

HR12SX

Ledbury Road

HR49DG

Bridge Street

HR49ED

Central

HR11RY

Outfall Works Road

HR12HN

Bath Street

HR12PJ

East Street

HR12RX

Eign Road

HR12LZ

Castle Street

HR49BG

Broad Street

HR49EA

Widemarsh Street

HR12RE

Park Street

HR12DA

Central

HR49BH

Broad Street

HR49BW

King Street

HR12LF

Offa Street

HR12DJ

Commercial Street

HR12NX

Mill Street

HR12JZ

Stirling Court

HR12QU

Harold Street

HR12DR

Central

HR12HL

Glen Lea Villas

HR11XY

Crozens Lane

HR12EE

Commercial Street

HR12PL

St Owen Street

HR12RY

Eign Road

HR12BL

Union Walk

HR12ET

Kyrle Street

HR12EU

Kyrle Street

HR12QT

Talbot Terrace

HR12PH

St Owen Street

HR12DL

Commercial Street

HR12SR

St Owen Street

HR12BN

Stonebow Road

HR12AA

High Town

HR49BX

King Street

HR12AQ

Central

HR12BQ

Commercial Road

HR12PU

St Owen Street

HR12ES

Kyrle Street

HR12SP

St Owen Street

HR12QS

St James Road

HR49BQ

Bridge Street

HR12PQ

Offa Street

HR12LE

St Peters Street

HR12QD

St Owen Street

HR12AB

High Town

HR12LY

Barroll Street

HR12NN

Castle Street

HR40BX

West Street

HR12NG

Castle Street

HR12HB

Lloyd Street

HR40AD

Central

HR12PG

St Peters Square

HR12QP

Grove Road

HR12QQ

Springfield Place

HR12JA

Central

HR49HP

Wall Street

HR12HX

St Peter's Square

HR12LT

Church Street

HR12NR

St Ethelbert Street

HR49BN

Palace Yard

HR12RB

Park Street

HR12EH

Commercial Street

HR12AG

Union Street

HR12QA

St Owen Gate

HR12NS

St Ethelbert Street

HR12HA

Symonds Street

HR12JB

St Owen Street

HR40AF

Deens Court

HR12JH

Harrison Street

HR12NZ

Nelson Street

HR12EX

St Guthlac Street

HR12AP

Central

HR12QN

Vicarage Road

HR49EE

Central

HR12NQ

Nightingale Way

HR40BQ

St Nicholas Street

HR49AU

Broad Street

HR12LU

East Street

HR12HG

Wyecliffe Terrace

HR12NE

River Close

HR12DB

Commercial Street

HR12NU

Cantilupe Street

HR12AU

Central

HR12JT

Central Avenue

HR40BU

Aubrey Street

HR12NP

Wye Way

HR12RD

Park Street

HR12HE

Bath Street

HR12BT

Union Street

HR12NA

Harley Court

HR49AB

Broad Street

HR12BJ

Commercial Road

HR19UD

Central

HR40BY

Broad Street

HR12AE

High Town

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.